Adding to this frightening fact is that their fourth runner, Madison Reed, is the No. 8 returner in the state. So, it's possible that Mountain Vista could put their top four in the top eight.

Team-wise, and individually, this looks like a Mountain Vista year. If there's anyone who could break up the party, it'll likely be Isalina Colsman, who has made steady gains each year. And I'd keep an eye on Valor Christian's Taylor Whitfield. She made huge gains during the track season. Her 5:02/11:00 PRs from the season hint at sub-18 in the 5k.